Chocolate Apricot Torte Recipe

Name: Chocolate Apricot Torte
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 eggs, separated; 1/2 cup sugar, plus; 5 tablespoons sugar, divided; 1 cup all-purpose flour; CHOCOLATE BUTTERCREAM; 1/4 cup sugar; 3 eggs, plus; 2 egg yolks; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 teaspoon instant coffee; 2 ounces semisweet chocolate; 1 cup butter, softened (no substitutes); APRICOT FILLING; 2 cans apricot halves, drained; 1 cup apricot preserves; chocolate curls (to garnish)

Servings: persons

6 eggs, separated
1/2 cup sugar, plus
5 tablespoons sugar, divided
1 cup all-purpose flour
CHOCOLATE BUTTERCREAM
1/4 cup sugar
3 eggs, plus
2 egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon instant coffee
2 ounces semisweet chocolate
1 cup butter, softened (no substitutes)
APRICOT FILLING
2 cans apricot halves, drained
1 cup apricot preserves
chocolate curls (to garnish)

1
Beat egg yolks and 1/2 cup sugar in a large mixing bowl until thickened.
2
Beat egg whites in a small bowl until foamy; gradually add remaining sugar, beating until stiff peaks form.
3
Fold into yolk mixture.
4
Gradually fold in flour.
5
Divide batter between 3 greased and floured 9-inch round cake pans.
6
Bake at 350 for 15 minutes or until golden.
7
Cool in pans for 5 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool.
8
BUTTERCREAM:Whisk sugar,eggs, yolks, vanilla and coffee in a saucepan.
9
Add chocolate; cook and stir over low heat until thickened (be careful not to let it boil).
10
Cool completely.
11
Cream butter in a medium bowl;gradually add chocolate mixture and set aside.
12
Finely chop the apricots; drain and place in a bowl.
13
Stir in preserves and set aside.
14
Split each of the cakes into two horizontal layers.
15
Place one on a serving plate.
16
Spread with 2/3 cup buttercream.
17
Top with another cake layer and 2/3 cup apricot filling.
18
Repeat these layers twice.
19
Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours before serving.
20
Garnish with choclate curls before serving if desired.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 eggs, separated, 1/2 cup sugar, plus, 5 tablespoons sugar, divided, 1 cup all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Apricot Torte falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chocolate Apricot Torte

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